Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lisbon Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lisbon Central School serves the entire district in Lisbon, NY, covering an area of approximately 91.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lisbon Central School's student population of 540 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
540 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Campus Size
13 acres
School Rankings
Lisbon Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisbon Central School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2374 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
1%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
97%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lisbon Central School's ranking?
Lisbon Central School is ranked #2374 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lisbon Central School often compared to?
Lisbon Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ogdensburg Free Academy, Heuvelton Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lisbon Central School?
The graduation rate of Lisbon Central School is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lisbon Central School?
540 students attend Lisbon Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lisbon Central School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lisbon Central School?
Lisbon Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lisbon Central School offer ?
Lisbon Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lisbon Central School part of?
Lisbon Central School is part of Lisbon Central School District.
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